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Social Studies Curriculum Review
Best Practices

Common Themes of 21st Century Social Studies

• Global Citizenship-we are citizens of the world; preparing our students for the world that is so closely connected in the information age
• Global interdependence
• Students make connection between past, present and future. Understand the cause and effect of events in history
• More student center, less teacher centered
• Go beyond literal understanding of analysis and interpretation of information
• Demonstrate an understanding of democratic principles, by participating in civic affairs
• Investigate and evaluate historic and contemporary issues
• The fours C’s (critical thinking/problem solving, communication, collaboration, creativity/innovation)
• Superficial coverage of content should be replaced with in-depth study of selected topics
• Seek real world applications
• Making connections with the US and World

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